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ECUADORIAN GUSS BAKERY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ECUADORIAN GUSS BAKERY 3658 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Restaurant
August 27, 2025 Canvass License #2948050
5
Total Violations
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE LEFT SIDES OF THE COFFEE STATION HAND SINK AND THE REAR PREP HAND SINK BETWEEN THE SINKS AND STORED FOODS AND CLEAN UTENSILS.-----MUST NOT STORE CLEAN POTS/PANS/UTENSILS HANGING ABOVE THE WASHBASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE THE ICE CREAM SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM WITH HANDLE IN ICE CREAM. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN THE DIPPER WELL.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND THE HALLWAY ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE THE DEAD MOUSE ON THE GLUE BOARD IN THE FRONT ICE CREAM PREP CLOSET.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE THE DEAD MOUSE ON THE GLUE BOARD IN THE FRONT ICE CREAM PREP CLOSET.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections